The actor put on a stellar performance in the play.
act
Frequency:
50
%
She put on an act to hide her true feelings.
weight
Frequency:
45
%
He put on weight after the holidays.
Idiomatic Expressions for put on
Phrase: put on airs
Meaning: to act in a way that shows one thinks they are better or more important than others
Usage: She always puts on airs when she's around her wealthy friends, pretending to be more sophisticated than she really is.